The lab of Dr. Néva Meyer at Clark University
(http://wordpress.clarku.edu/nmeyer/) is looking for a PhD student
to study annelid central nervous system development with the goal of
gaining a better understanding of how nervous systems evolved. Research
will be carried out on the annelid Capitella teleta, but can be expanded
to include other spiralians. The molecular mechanisms underlying annelid
and spiralian development are not well understood and multiple features
including the spiral cleavage program make spiralians a great group of
animals to study evolution of animal body plans. Furthermore, the research
community that studies evolution of spiralian body plans is small but
rapidly growing and is very welcoming and collaborative. Potential
research topics in our lab include investigation of the molecular
control of neural fate specification. We have a stable lab colony of
Capitella teleta. Techniques used in the lab include microinjection
of embryos, qRT-PCR, immunohistochemistry, imaging of live and fixed
tissue, quantification of phenotypes using ImageJ, and gene knockdown
and misexpression by injection of morpholinos and mRNA.

Students are encouraged to develop a project that matches their learning
and career objectives and will enter Clark University’s Biology PhD
program. Previous experience in molecular biology and/or working with
marine larvae is desirable. PhD students will be guaranteed funding
for five years, with a possible extension through teaching and research
assistantships. A start date of September 2018 is preferable.

Clark University is a small liberal arts research university located in
Worcester, MA. Worcester has a nice combination of urban and outdoor
activities and is in close proximity to a variety of New England
destinations.

Please email a brief description of why you are interested in the position
and a CV to: nmeyer@clarku.edu

Néva P. Meyer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Clark University
Department of Biology
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610

Neva Meyer <NMeyer@clarku.edu>

The Becker lab at the University of Alabama is seeking a highly motivated PhD or MS student to begin in Fall 2018.

Research will focus on the integrative mechanisms that underlie host- pathogen-microbiome interactions in amphibians. The student will conduct fieldwork and/or laboratory experiments in tropical and/or temperate systems to understand how environmental change and biotic forces impact the risk of chytridiomycosis in amphibians with aquatic larvae and direct development. Research will involve fungal culturing, molecular analyses of host skin microbiota, laboratory and field experiments, data management and analysis, manuscript preparation and submission, and animal care.

Applicants should have a background in many of the following: evolutionary and disease ecology, molecular techniques, statistics, GIS, and fieldwork under challenging environmental conditions. Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to conduct independent field and laboratory research and to  publish peer-reviewed journal articles.

All application materials should be completed online via the University of Alabama Graduate School application portal:https://graduate.ua.edu/prospective-students/

The position includes a full tuition waiver, a competitive 12-month stipend and health insurance. Funding is available as a Graduate Teaching Assistant through the Department of Biological Sciences. Highly qualified applicants may be considered for Graduate School Fellowships, which offer a Research Assistantship during the student’s first year. Funding for summer fieldwork expenses and conference attendance is available.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional information is available from the following links:
Dr. Gui Becker’s profile page: https://bsc.ua.edu/profiles/gui-becker/
Department of Biological Sciences: http://bsc.ua.edu/ Graduate School: http://graduate.ua.edu University of Alabama: http://www.ua.edu
Tuscaloosa: http://www.tuscaloosa.com/visitor-services
Outdoor opportunities in Alabama: http://www.outdooralabama.com

Brown University Research Assistant position for Cell and Developmental
Biology

Location: Brown University, Molecular Biology Cell Biology Biochemistry
Department (Providence, RI)

We are looking to hire an excellent full-time research assistant who is
encouraged to conduct her/his independent research under PI’s
supervision. The area of research includes developmental biology,
molecular biology, evolutionary developmental biology, live imaging,
proteomics, RNA-IP-seq, CRISPR genome editing technology. Basic
skillset and knowledge in molecular biology (e.g. cloning, PCR) and a
good accomplishment in her/his undergraduate work is prerequisite.
Other necessary trainings (e.g. microinjection, confocal imaging,
proteomics) will be provided by the PI. The successful individuals will
be given own projects to conduct and finish (hopefully with lead author
publications) within one-two years of appointment. This is an excellent
job opportunity for individuals who seek to proceed to graduate school
or medical school with a good record of research accomplishment in near
future.
Any interested individuals should contact the PI via e-mail: mamiko_yajima@brown
.edu. Please enclose your CV, title of your thesis, and name of your thesis advi
sor. Reviews will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.  *To
be noted, the University does not support a Visa for this position.

Mamiko Yajima <mamiko_yajima@brown.edu>

Subject: Seeking Wildlife Trafficking and Conservation Technology Interns

Are you passionate about carnivore conservation and research? Do you have skills that you want to share or hone for an emerging non-profit? Join the S.P.E.C.I.E.S. team!

These positions are ideal for zookeepers, graduate students, and other conservation-oriented professionals looking to share their skills while adding non-profit experience to their resumes. We also accept students looking for projects. Both positions are remote and unpaid.

Submit information or questions to media@carnivores.org, and visit our website at www.carnivores.org.

Wildlife Trafficking Intern

We are looking for an intern to help us collect information on wildlife crime for species of highest priority to us.  We are hoping to use this information to call greater attention to the threats these species face, improved regulation in illegal trade, and identification of critical regions for increased enforcement.

Key responsibilities:
Conduct research via the internet, using reports and peer-reviewed documents, and by gathering data from partner agencies and range country governments Collaborate with our partners in gathering and reviewing data Collate available information on illegal trade, both in animal parts and live animals, into a comprehensive report to present to CITES Work in cooperation with several institutional partners to produce practical and information that can be applied to international regulation and enforcement, including information on trade hubs, routes, frequency, and locations

Education, skills and experience
Undergrad degree or higher in relevant field (biology, ecology, etc.); Excellent research skills with keen attention to detail; Ability to work independently, with some supervision; Organized and rigorous in work with attention to detail Able to synthesize data in a concise and meaningful way; Excellent writing skills; Flexible, eager to learn, and excited about carnivore conservation.

Conservation Technology and Innovation Intern

We are looking for an intern to work at the interface between S.P.E.C.I.E.S.
and several of our institutional partners to collate and collect information on emerging technologies and innovation to be applied to wildlife monitoring and research, the resolution of human-wildlife conflict, and the disruption of illegal wildlife trade.

Key responsibilities:
Conduct comprehensive research on the available foundational technology available for wildlife monitoring in the field Build upon our understanding of how technology innovation can be used to mitigate and resolve human-wildlife conflict in the field Determine technologies that can be used to improve monitoring of or reduce illegal wildlife trafficking Communicate and work with S.P.E.C.I.E.S. team members and our partner, ConservationXLabs, to identify and potentially integrate potential technologies into our research projects

Education, skills and experience:
Undergrad degree or higher in relevant field: biological sciences and/or engineering/ technology background preferred, but mixed educational backgrounds welcome to apply Keen interest in conservation technology and innovation; Excellent research skills with keen attention to detail; Ability to work independently under some supervision; Organized and rigorous in work; Able to synthesize data in a concise and meaningful way; Flexible, eager to learn, and excited about carnivore conservation.

Subject: Intern Opening with a Rainforest Conservation NGO in Peru

An intern is needed at the Alliance for Research and Conservation in the Amazon (ARCAmazon) to conduct communications, marketing and other office work in the jungle city of Puerto Maldonado in the Amazon Rainforest of Perú. This position is based out of ARCAmazon’s office in Puerto Maldonado. The intern will work closely with 1-2 permanent staff and 1-2 other interns to meet the organization’s outreach and communications goals. This position has a negotiable start date in May or June, 2018 and lasts for 3 months with a possibility for extension.

ARCAmazon is a Peruvian non-profit organization that supports research and conservation initiatives in collaboration with other non-profits in the region and with local communities on the Las Piedras River. Our field site, Las Piedras Amazon Center (LPAC), in a 4,460-hectare rainforest concession, acts as a hub that channels the energy and resources of volunteering and ecotourism to halt illegal logging, hunting and mining, improve our understanding of Amazonian wildlife, and develop sustainable solutions for the needs of local people making a living in the area. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2EmfFC9

DESCRIPTION
The Communications Intern position at ARCAmazon is responsible for social media, email correspondences, and advertising of the organization’s volunteer programs and ecotourism offers. These responsibilities later expand to include other office tasks, such as grant searching and application, fundraising, budget analysis and organizational partner outreach. In social media, the intern is tasked with managing ARCAmazon’s Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, making regular posts using photo and video media provided by staff and/or created by the intern. Email communications will involve responding to client inquiries and volunteer applications, filing information from incoming volunteers and visitors, and maintaining contact with incoming volunteers and visitors leading up to their arrival in Puerto Maldonado. Advertising tasks include creating promotional materials and campaigns for social media, mass emails and other mediums of communication. Other responsibilities will vary based on the needs of the organization and will be integrated into the position as the intern expands their knowledge and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
–       Good written communications skills
–       Experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
–       Robust work ethic and flexibility under high-stress, rapidly-
changing conditions
–       Good organization and capacity for independent work
–       Familiarity and passion for environmental issues and causes
Preferred:
–       Bachelor’s degree
–       Experience with social media platforms for businesses or
organizations
–       Professional or academic writing experience
–       Experience with video and/or photo editing
–       Experience with speaking Spanish

COMPENSATION
The Communications Intern will be provided housing at the ARCAmazon House
in Puerto Maldonado and a food stipend for the duration of the position.
This includes a bedroom and living/kitchen/dining/work space shared with
other staff and volunteers. The intern will also have at least one visit
to Las Piedras Amazon Center to experience the rainforest, engage in
several activities such as tree climbing, witness wildlife and meet
foreign and Peruvian researchers, staff, volunteers and local community
stakeholders. This internship is also an excellent opportunity to learn
and practice marketing skills, communications skills, grant writing and
Spanish language. It also offers a chance for an immersive travel
experience in Peru’s Madre de Dios region, with frequent interaction and
collaboration with local Peruvians, including Quechua-speaking people
indigenous to the Andes who migrated to this region.

APPLY
Interested persons can write to executive marketer, Karl Uy
karlu@arcamazon.org with inquiries. To apply, send a CV or resume and
cover letter.